Question

A factor of a number is less than or equal to the number itself. a) true b) false

Answer 1

True

Explanation:

A factor is a number that is multiplied with another number to build up a third number.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The statement is true. A factor of a number is a number that can divide the original number exactly, meaning that the factor must be less than or equal to the original number. For example, the factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12, and all of them are less than or equal to 12.